Base cover
Removing the base cover
Before working inside your computer
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The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
1. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the base cover
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
1. Place the computer with the hinges facing towards you.
2. Align the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place.
3. Replace the four screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
After working inside your computer
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Battery
Removing the battery
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
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The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2. Remove the screws (M2x2) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the battery to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the battery
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
2. Replace the screws (M2x2) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the battery to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
1. Install the
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After working inside your computer
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Removing and installing components